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Growing Community Public Arts Initiative-POSTPONED

Date: October 14, 2021 - 5:30pm

The Urbana Arts and Culture Program is proud to announce the first of several art unveiling celebrations as part of the Growing Community Public Arts Initiative.

 

Growing Community Public Arts Initiative

Unveiling at Habitat Community Garden

Corner of Hill and Romaine Streets In Urbana

Thursday, October 14th, 2021 | 5:30pm-6:30pm

 

“The community is invited to celebrate the unveiling of new artworks and amenities in the Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County Habitat Community Garden as part of the Growing Community Public Arts Initiative. The garden now features artwork from local artists Saba Manetti-Tesfaye and Beth Darling along with Peace Poles made possible by Urbana Arts and Culture Program, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts 's Peace Project, Champaign Unit 4 Schools ’s Goal Getters, USD #116’s Self Made Kingz, former Arts Commissioner Stacey Robinson, and Urbana Poet Laureate Ashanti Files. Join us for a celebration of this latest City-sponsored and AARP-funded public arts initiative that celebrates our Urbana-area community gardens and the work of local artists! Funded by AARP Community Challenge. Installations of artwork made possible with Housing Authority of Champaign YouthBuild.

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